If you have a lawn, you understand that it needs regular watering. However, most homeowners don't know the right amount of water to use for the vegetation. When you have a vast amount of plants, grass, flowers, and trees on your property, they all may require different amounts of water at various times of the year. You can ease your burden with a sprinkler system installation. Read on to find out about the benefits of such an upgrade.

1. Save Time

Taking care of your landscape requires time and energy. That's why it's essential to have landscapers work their expertise to make things easier for you. In addition to mowing your lawn and adding fertilizer, they can install a sprinkler system installation, so it's one less thing you'll have to worry about. That way, you don't have to make time to water your lawn, grass, and trees regularly. A sprinkler system irrigation can be set up with a timer to water your area as needed. No more stressing out over forgetting to water grass before going to work or leaving on vacation. With a professional irrigation system set up, it can be automated for you.

2. Add Lushness

Imagine how you would feel driving up to your property and admiring the lush greenness of your grass. Plants, regardless of species, require adequate water to live and thrive. So if you want your grass to be as green as possible, and your shrubs and flowers to stand up straight and not wilt in the sun, then ensure they get all the water they need to quench their thirst. You can sustain adequate watering so your beautiful vegetation and plants maintain their livelihood and add to your curb appeal.

3. Enhance Curb Appeal

Speaking of curb appeal, when your lawn looks good, your property looks good. If you have a front lawn, it'll be the first thing people see. Regardless of how well your grass is cut, if it's not adequately watered, it will begin to yellow and turn brown. As a result, they can look unsightly, especially in comparison to other things that are well-maintained. If you live in a beautiful neighborhood, you don't want your property to stand out for the wrong reasons. If everyone else’s grass is green and well nurtured, yours should be as well. Plus, if you're under an HOA, you will have certain regulations to follow. You don't want to get a warning from your HOA because your grass is looking wilted and unbecoming compared to the rest of the neighborhood. With a professional sprinkler system installation, you won't have to worry about maintaining the curb appeal of your lawn.

4. Conserve Water

Just because the planet is mostly made of water, doesn't mean people should waste it. After all, water waste is a major problem, especially in American homes. According to the EPA, a typical American toilet could waste as much as five gallons of water in one flush. As a homeowner who may not understand how to properly water their lawn, you may also participate in water waste if you're doing manual watering. Thanks to a sprinkler system, you can give your plants the perfect amount of water and do so at the optimal time of day based on the setting. When you water your plants during a time when the sun is not the most intense, they're more likely to soak the water up and benefit from it more. As a result, you can use less of it while still providing adequate hydration.

5. Use the Ideal Amount of Hydration

Conserving water is essential and one of the main benefits of a sprinkler system. However, you need to ensure that you reach the right balance of hydration. If you underwater your grass and other plants, you'll end up with a yellow or brown lawn. However, when you overwater them, it can create fungus and mold on your plants. The system helps you automatically reach the right balance every time. Don't hesitate to ask an expert team of lawn professionals to learn more about which sprinkler products are most compatible with your property's hydration needs.

6. Improve Home Value

Making the right upgrades to your home can quickly improve its value. Having a beautiful lawn adds value by enhancing your curb appeal. Plus, a sprinkler system is a feature that can easily keep up the curb appeal of your landscape. Therefore, it's something that would work in favor of a good appraisal. If you ever put your home on the market, a potential homeowner would also appreciate having a system already installed. They may also be attracted to your lush green landscape as that will be the first thing that they see when they approach her property. The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) advises homeowners to invest at least 10% of the home’s value in landscaping for the above reasons.

7. Travel with Ease

Do you like to travel when possible? If so, one of the things you may worry about is what to do with your home when away. If you decide to take an extended trip to another city or country for a month or two, you may worry about who will take care of your lawn. After all, you don't want to come back to dead grass! At least with a sprinkler installation, you can rest assured that your lawn will always have proper hydration. Therefore, you can travel or be away from home as long as you need to without worrying about the state of your landscape.

8. Protect Foundation

The last thing you want to do is to damage your home foundation. If you're not careful with the direction that water goes in, you can do just that. After all, water damage can easily eat away at foundation wood, create mold, and make your foundation unsafe. Your sprinkler system is the ideal way to help prevent standing water and reduce erosion that affects the foundation, as it helps to distribute water evenly. By avoiding water logging, your foundation is less susceptible to water damage and can stand the test of time.

9. Lower Bills

Every time you use your water hose to irrigate your lawn, it's adding to your monthly water bills. If you're doing so haphazardly, you can easily over-water and spend more money than necessary. With a sprinkler system installation, there is a set amount of water that will go on your lawn. As a result, you'll have control over your water bills and can help save water. By having an idea of what your monthly water bills will be because you're using a standard amount of water, it'll be easier for you to budget and stay in a healthy financial physician. In addition to helping your home budget, you'd also be helping the environment.

If you're still wavering on whether a sprinkler system installation is worth it, you now have many reasons above that prove that it is. Make it easy on yourself by having a professional sprinkler system installed by a crew of professionals. Contact Ward's Lawn Service for assistance when you're ready to make this upgrade in 2024. We look forward to speaking with you and providing you with more information about our range of excellent services.